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Sports Medicine and Women’s Health: Addressing Gender-Specific Considerations

Women make up almost half of collegiate athletes across all division levels and NCAA division 1 power 5 conference athletes. As more and more females participate in competitive sports, it is important to know that athletic injuries can occur, and there are differences between female and male athletes. These differences make it necessary for sports… 

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Bunion Prevention Tips: Lifestyle Changes for Foot Health

Bunions are one of the most common foot problems affecting adults in America. This growth starts out small but can grow to interfere with walking and exercise. Bunions usually form at base of the big toe and result from changes to the bones in the foot. The problem is structural and should be taken seriously…. 

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When to See an Ankle Specialist: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Ankle pain can be a common ailment, but it’s essential to know when it’s time to seek professional help. Ignoring ankle pain or discomfort can lead to more severe problems and even long-term damage. In this article, we will discuss the signs that indicate it’s time to see an ankle specialist. Here are five things… 

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Nutrition and Sports Medicine: Fueling Athletic Performance

Athletes need their bodies to perform at their peak. Conditioning programs help improve strength, skill, and performance, but nutrition is also a way to enhance athletic power. Sports medicine, which focuses on helping athletes recover quickly from injuries as well as preventing them, also involves integrating proper nutrition to ensure athletes have what they need… 

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Understanding Chronic Foot Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Risk Factors

If you have an active lifestyle, foot pain can bring you down. It is a very common problem that is usually caused by either one thing or a combination of factors. A lack of information on the causes and risk factors of foot pain can lead to it becoming a chronic issue. If your foot… 

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Diabetic Foot Pain: Managing and Preventing Complications for Better Foot Health

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects your body’s ability to maintain the amount of glucose in your blood. Often, it leads to complications that can greatly impact your health. What you might not know is that diabetes can also lead to chronic foot pain and foot-related health complications. If you have diabetes, it’s crucial… 

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Ankle Pain in the Elderly: Special Considerations and Ankle Specialist Care in Texas

Ankle pain can affect people of any age, but it can become more common as you reach your senior years. For one thing, the bones, joints, and soft tissues undergo many changes with aging, making you more susceptible to ankle discomfort, pain, and injury as you get older. Before you know it, ankle pain could… 

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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Demystified: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition that results from the compression or irritation of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel—a narrow space located along the inner side of the ankle. Tarsal tunnel syndrome causes symptoms that are very familiar to those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome, as they are both… 

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Exploring the World of Ankle Care

The ankles play a pivotal role in supporting the body’s weight and enabling movement. Ankle care focuses on treatment of ankle conditions and how to prevent them. Unfortunately, ankle injuries and conditions are common, affecting people of all ages and activity levels, and proper ankle care is essential if you want to avoid unnecessary pain… 

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What Should You Look for in a Foot Injury Doctor?

When searching for a podiatrist or foot and ankle surgeon for treatment of a foot injury, it’s crucial to find a qualified professional if you want a full recovery without complications or delays. There are different skills that make a foot doctor qualified, and as a patient, you want to be sure the physician you… 

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